In the process of writing my book on pet-related conversations in clinical settings, I've been researching and reflecting on some court decisions involving animals, particularly pets. There are ...

California nimal rescue, Helen Woodward Animal Center, honored the late Diane Keaton on Tuesday, Oct. 14, for her service as ...

Nial Wheate in the past has received funding from the ACT Cancer Council, Tenovus Scotland, Medical Research Scotland, Scottish Crucible, and the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance. He is a ...

A new study challenges the belief in a universal “pet effect” on human well-being. Using data collected during COVID-19 lockdowns, researchers found no significant change in respondents' well-being ...

A Catholic Case and Why It Matters,' Christopher Steck, S.J., faces the ethical tensions within the Roman Catholic tradition ...

This study found that pet ownership does not directly improve well-being but may indirectly enhance it by reducing loneliness ...

This article was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific American's board of editors. We got our first dog when my oldest son was 10. A friend who was a teacher ...

When your dog starts limping or your cat comes down with a sniffle, it's natural to worry. For many families, pets are more than just animals—and we want them to have a standard of medical care ...

And while there are several benefits to keeping our pets close at night, there are a few minor risks to consider. Australian study, Should we let sleeping dogs lie… with us? shows human-animal ...

Adams County Pet Rescue has a lively assortment of adoptees waiting for their forever homes, featuring an array of feline friends and canine companions. Each of these pets is vaccinated, microchipped, ...